WorksheetsIntroduction to Science & Technology Journalism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which principle is emphasized in science journalism to ensure reporting is based on verifiable information?
Subjective commentary
Factual reporting
Sensationalism
Personal bias
A science journalist presents multiple perspectives on a topic to avoid one-sided reporting. Which principle is the journalist applying?
Balanced
Accurate
Fair
Objective
Which factor helps explain why science and technology receive limited media coverage?
High demand for full-time science journalists
Extensive significant research available
Underdeveloped science journalism sector
Advanced level of science development in the country
Which statement best defines science journalism based on the material?
Reporting and interpreting issues and events about science and scientists
Writing fiction stories that include scientific terms
Publishing laboratory results without explanation
Advertising new technology products
What is the key difference highlighted between science journalism and general reporting?
The length of the articles
The subject matter covered
The number of sources used
The speed of publication
Which role or quality is central to a science journalist according to the material?
Acts as a bridge between scientists and the people
Avoids technical topics
Focuses only on entertainment news
Writes only in one language
Which statement best defines science writing for a general audience?
Writing complex research papers for scientists
Writing about scientific subjects in a non-technical manner for non-scientists
Writing fiction that includes scientific themes
Writing lab instructions using strict technical jargon
When writing about science for non-scientists, which approach is recommended?
Use as much technical terminology as possible
Avoid explaining basic ideas
Simplify the information without dumbing it down
Write only for scientists and teachers
According to the guidance, which audience should you keep in mind when choosing your words?
A panel of expert researchers
Your audience of non-scientists
Your future self
A general academic reviewer
Which topic choice aligns with the advice to write about what you are naturally interested in?
Any random topic assigned by someone else
A subject you or your classmates are curious about
Only national politics
Only historical events unrelated to science
Which option is an example of a community science issue suitable for writing?
Local events affected by scientific factors
A personal diary entry
A fictional superhero story
Instructions for a video game
Which school-related idea is suggested as a science writing topic?
School cafeteria menu ratings
Science fair coverage
Band rehearsal schedules
Sports team tryouts
Which statement best describes science news according to the material?
A human interest story that looks into science
Basically news about science
A fictional narrative about scientists
An opinion column about science trends
What is a key purpose of a feature story compared to straight news?
Only to inform readers
To entertain readers in addition to informing them
To present breaking updates as quickly as possible
To strictly follow the 5W's and 1H format
Which statement about objectivity is accurate?
Feature stories are more objective than straight news
Straight news and feature stories are equally objective
Feature stories, though factual, are less objective than straight news
Objectivity is unrelated to news or features
Which characteristic is typical of feature stories regarding time sensitivity?
Highly time sensitive and tied to current events
Rarely time sensitive; may or may not be tied to a current event
Always written before an event occurs
Must feature bad news
How do features generally compare to news stories in terms of creativity and format?
Features are less creative and must follow the 5W's and 1H format
Features are more creative and may deviate from the 5W's and 1H formula
News stories are more creative and avoid the 5W's and 1H
Both must always follow the same strict format
Which statement best describes a key difference between feature stories and news stories?
Features are shorter and strictly impersonal.
Features are longer, more expansive, and more personal.
News stories always include more background and sources than features.
News stories allow more of the writer’s personal voice than features.
In a science feature, what is a writer more free to do compared to a news story?
Avoid factual detail and news sense
Use their own voice and include personal experiences
Exclude all sources to keep it concise
Focus only on immediate events without context
Which element is commonly included in feature stories to provide depth?
Only a single source to maintain brevity
Background and context, along with more sources
Strictly objective tone with no personal insights
Real-time updates and breaking facts only
